JOB TITLE: SENIOR SAS PROGRAMMER, Contract role for premier Pharma based
in Switzerland - Ref FW 10969
LOCATION / AREA: Europe / Switzerland / French-Swiss border region /
German-Swiss border region / Basel
SUMMARY OF ROLE: One of the world's top 5 pharmaceutical companies
requires an experienced Senior SAS Programmer who will coordinate
programming activities for several project indications including
publication and regulatory submission activities. This is a contract
position for six months at our client's headquarters in Switzerland - near
the borders of both France and Germany
CLIENT INFORMATION: Our client, one of the world's top five
pharmaceutical providers, is one of the crème de la crème of the
pharmaceutical industry, and known as a leading name in the discovery,
development and marketing of innovative pharmaceutical products which cure
diseases, ease suffering and enhance the quality of life. Operating in
140 countries worldwide, they offer a wide range of pharmaceutical
products and services within the fields of primary care, oncology,
transplantation, ophthalmics and mature products; with key values which
include teamwork, collaboration, open communication and mutual respect
enabling them to maintain the highest performance standards.
JOB ROLE: The Senior SAS Programmer's principal responsibilities include:
§ Coordinating programming activities for several project
indications including publication and regulatory submission activities
§ Developing programming specifications for analysis datasets,
pooled datasets and listings in consultation with the statistician
§ Programming according to specifications, analysis datasets, pooled
datasets, listings, tables and figures for phase I-IV clinical trials and
for SCS and SCE with high quality and within milestones
§ Supporting quality control and quality audit of deliverables
§ Developing and complying with project/study programming standards
and specifications following internal guidelines
§ Providing input into study protocol, CRF and data structures
tables, listings and figures
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / EXPERIENCE:
§ At least 4 years experience as an SAS programmer supporting
clinical trials
§ Experience using SAS in the analysis and the reporting of
pharmaceutical data
§ Advanced working knowledge and expertise with SAS (including SAS
macro language)
§ Ability to lead and coordinate programming work across several
studies
§ Working knowledge of database design/structures
§ Very good understanding of global clinical trial practices,
procedures and methodologies.
§ Good understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g. GCP, ICH)
§ Fluent English (oral and written)
§ Experience in Oncology therapeutic area is desirable
§ Good understanding of statistical methodologies
§ Strong analytical skills and the ability to think laterally
§ Experience with intercultural items
§ Good team player
BENEFITS OF THE ROLE: This is a wonderful opportunity to use your
programming skills in a position of key responsibility, within one of the
world's giants in the pharmaceutical industry. You will be based in the
heart of Europe, within driving distance of many leading destinations, and
in a multi-cultural working environment where teamwork and mutual respect
is of key importance. Our client is known for their generous
remunerations and compensation and benefits packages that are designed to
attract and motivate employees to contribute to their success.
If you think you fit the bill, email your CV to: natalie@fforde-
management.com, speak to Natalie Ffordeon +44 (0)1273 222968 or write to
us at Curtis House, 34 Third Avenue, Hove BN3 2PD Fax: +44 (0)1273
325350. If you prefer a different kind of role, call for a confidential
chat about your personal career needs.
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clinical research and biotechnology sectors, priding itself on a glowing
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KEY WORDS: SENIOR SAS PROGRAMMER / SAS PROGRAMMING / STATISTICAL
PROGRAMMING / STATISTICAL PROGRAMMER / SAS / CLINICAL TRIALS /
PHARMACEUTICAL DEVELOPMENT / ONCOLOGY
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